THE Group 2 Oleander-Rennen, run last Sunday at Hoppegarten racecourse in Berlin, is not only Germany’s top staying event, but also a qualifying race for the Weatherbys Hamilton Stayers Million series, for the Belmont Gold Cup and for the Irish St. Leger, which is also sponsored by the Comer Group International.

The race ended with a remarkable success for the sponsor as the 32/1 winner Raa Atoll is owned and trained by the boss himself, Luke Comer.